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Bigeleisen Family History

Bigeleisen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Findeisen, Ringeisen, Feyereisen, Muehleisen, Nielsen, Biglin, Bielen

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Where is the Bigeleisen family from?

You can see how Bigeleisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigeleisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bigeleisen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigeleisen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bigeleisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigeleisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigeleisen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bigeleisen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Bigeleisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigeleisen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Bigeleisen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Bigeleisen. For the veterans among your Bigeleisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigeleisen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Bigeleisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bigeleisen in 1979 was 97, and 93 in 2002.

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